In its second acquisition this year, the international healthcare group has added the independent private hospital, which is located within the Harley Street Health District.
International healthcare group Bupa will acquire King Edward VII’s Hospital, an independent private hospital located within the Harley Street Health District in central London.
Financial terms have not been disclosed, but this is the group’s second acquisition since it announced plans to acquire New Victoria Hospital, an independent private hospital in Kingston upon Thames, in July.
King Edward VII’s Hospital has 56 beds, three operating theatres and a specialist outpatient and diagnostic medical clinic that opened in 2022. It offers outpatient, diagnostics, day case and inpatient services and specialises in musculoskeletal, women’s health, urology, and digestive health, as well as offering a wide range of additional services, including ophthalmology and dermatology.
“The addition of King Edward VII’s Hospital creates a hub of specialist services within the London region for our customers and patients, enabling them to get fast access to care within Bupa,” said Sarah Melia, general manager of Bupa Health Services.
In August, Melia told Healthcare Today that acquisitions would occur: “Where it’s appropriate, and where we can provide more care directly to our customers and patients.”
“We are always looking – but we’re certainly not about to go out and buy hundreds of hospitals or stop working with others,” she added.
The acquisition is anticipated to complete by the end of 2025.
